On Oct. 15, 2026, nearly 200 suppliers, retailers and industry stakeholders gathered during the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show to celebrate 51 companies in the 2027 Ethical Charter Implementation Program Leadership Circle. Representatives from Costco Wholesale, Kroger, Walmart and Sam’s Club shared why the program matters
During the Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, ECIP hosted its second annual Leadership Circle Celebration, honoring 37 suppliers who achieved all five stars in their ECIP engagement profile and earned a place in the 2026 Leadership Circle. More than 140 attendees, including suppliers, retailers, and other industry stakeholders,
The ECIP Leadership Circle recognizes produce suppliers who demonstrate commitment to strengthening labor practices, continuous improvement and advancing the principles of the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices. At the 2024 Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta, ECIP recognized the 2025 cohort of Leadership Circle members, a group of